Centennial Playground grand opening

Community leaders, Rotarians and families with children of all abilities gathered Tuesday, Sept 24, at 600 Crockett Street in Beaumont at 5 p.m. for a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the Beaumont Rotary Centennial Playground. The playground was designed to enable children of all abilities to play safely together.

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